See Video: Leading Female Jockeys Take Part In Black-Eyed Susan Day

See Video: Leading Female Jockeys Take Part In Black-Eyed Susan Day

Maryland's News Now Co-Hosts John Patti and Mary Beth Marsden got the chance to speak with the leading female jockeys during the Black-Eyed Susan Day festivities Friday. (Photo taken by WBAL's Ashley Michelle Williams)

Two historical women are taking part in one of Baltimore's most renowned events this weekend.

The first woman jockey to win a horse race at an American thoroughbred track, Barbara Jo Rubin, will be competing in her fourth Lady Legends for the Cure Race at Pimlico Race Course as part of the Black-Eyed Susan Day festivities.

The race, which the first of its kind to feature retired female riders, was created to raise money for the Maryland Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure.

Maryland's News Now Co-Hosts John Patti and Mary Beth Marsden got the chance to speak with the 64-year-old about her career and the importance of taking part in the Black-Eyed Susan Day festivities.

The co-hosts also got the chance to speak with the second leading female rider in Thoroughbred racing,Patricia Cooksey!